Tritons win district opener 75-63

December 10, 2013

With Lely arriving late to put things a bit on edge, the Mariner Tritons took care of business Tuesday night and posted a 75-63 District 5A-12 victory.

Caleb Darrett tallied a game-high 35 points to lead the Tritons, who took charge in the second and third quarters. Rodney Hunter contributed 15 points toward the win.

"We dictated the tempo with our press in the second quarter and led by eight at the end of the third," said Tritons coach James Harris. "We came together at both ends of the court and made shots around the rim."

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MICHAEL PISTELLA

Mariner senior guard Kaleb Darrett (13) flies down the court for the first of two coast-to-coast baskets during the second quarter of the Tritons’ game against Lely, Tuesday night. More photos are available online at: cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.

MICHAEL PISTELLA

Mariner junior Rodney Hunter (22) goes up for a dunk after stealing the ball on defense during the first quarter of the Tritons’ game against Lely, Tuesday night. More photos are available online at: cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com

The Tritons (5-2, 1-0 district) host Immokalee on Thursday.

Cape Coral 39, Immokalee 31: Eric Martin and Joe Mesaros scored in double figures Tuesday night in leading Cape High to a District 5A-12 victory over Immokalee.

Martin hit for 14 points and Mesaros 12 with Marcus Blackwell chipping in seven points and seven rebounds for the Seahawks (4-3, 1-0 district), who travel to Cypress Lake on Thursday.

Ray Gerke added two goals and two assists with Trevor Jurkowski adding a single goal with Hunter Sperry and Joey Lane contributing one assist apiece. Michael Laborde made three saves in goal in the first half to record the shutout with Alex Trujillo adding one save in the second half.

Ida Baker 67, South Fort Myers 1: Filander Barahona's three goals led Ida Baker to a district victory Tuesday at South Fort Myers.

Landon Day, Diego Silva and Carter Burchell added single goals with goalkeeper Trey Crispin making six saves for the Bulldogs (4-3-3, 3-2 district), who host Mariner on Friday.